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9 Negative Space Manicures That Are Surprisingly Sophisticated

Nail art isn't going anywhere, but you don't have to go with a full-on 3D sushi manicure to up your nail game. Sophisticated and sleek, negative-space nail art is just the update your basic manicure needs. From graphic black-and-white colour palettes to glittery accents, there's bound to be an iteration of the trend even the most die-hard anti-nail art girl can appreciate.

Red Rising

Slim, bare stripes add a sophisticated and modern touch to a rich red manicure, without distracting from the vampy hue.

Deep Blue Sea

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The nails at Opening Ceremony's F/W 14 show were created by Naomi Yasuda for Essie. To get clean lines, try using Scotch tape to section off diagonal portions of your nails before painting them a deep metallic blue (Yasuda used Essie Nail Polish ($9) in Aruba Blue).

Gilded Age

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For Zimmermann's S/S 15 show, Zoya nail artist Rebecca Isa used a glittering gold polish to create crescent shapes on models' nails. It's a unique way to add a little bling, without veering into ultra-sparkly territory.

Less Is More

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Take a cue from Anthony Vaccarello's fall show, and match your nails to your colourful eyeliner.